External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France from Thursday to Friday, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs. Invited by Jean-Noel Barrot, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jaishankar will engage in bilateral discussions with counterparts from various participating nations during the event. The meeting aims to address critical global issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, reconstruction efforts, maritime security, and global governance reforms.
The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place, will serve as a platform for discussions on pressing global matters. The meeting, following informal consultations at the UN General Assembly, is a preparatory step towards the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit. The discussions at the ministerial level are crucial in shaping the outcomes for the leaders’ deliberations at the summit in Evian from June 13th to 15th.
The meeting will focus on immediate global crises and long-term structural challenges, aiming to achieve concrete results. Sessions will cover topics like reconstruction efforts in Ukraine, regional security, maritime security, and supply chain resilience. Additionally, the G7 will explore reforms to strengthen multilateral systems and address horizontal threats to state sovereignties. The participation of non-G7 partner countries, including India, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Ukraine, highlights the inclusive nature of the event.
